Happy Birthday

[BisonHurdler]

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Whoops. That was the over 35 record.

Masters record is 7.57 by Hans Shicker.

[BisonHurdler]

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"Anyone know off the top of their heads what the masters record for the LJ is?"


Myricks and Lewis both at 8.50.

[Pego]

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Powell qualifying for the Olympic team in '88 Indianapolis trials on the last jump of the competition is one of those unforgettable memories.

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I wonder if we'll see Mike at some Masters meets. Anyone know off the top of their heads what the masters record for the LJ is?

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Kudos to Szabo for being one of the few European long-distance runners to be able to mix it up with the Africans. (I know, there are others; Radcliffe, etc.) Good for diversity, and she's a joy to watch, not only her inimitable style, but her never-say-die kicks -- she ran down someone this past summer from far back, by just not giving up (sorry I can't remember which race).

[stevehj197]

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Powell handled both his disappointments and his WR with class... a first rate credit to the sport IMHO.

Just wanted to wish the world record holder in the men's long jump, Mike Powell, a very happy 40th birthday this past Monday. Looking ahead a bit, I wish Gabriela Szabo, the gold medalist in the women's 5,000 at Sydney, a very happy 28th birthday this Friday. Any comments on these two outstanding athletes in the field and on the track?